Goethite Iron Ore Concentrate from China
Goethite iron ore concentrate is a fine, non-agglomerated product from limonitic ores, enriched to 60-65% Fe through wet beneficiation processes. HTS 2601.11.0030 covers such non-agglomerated concentrates used in direct reduction ironmaking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include spectrographic analysis for gangue minerals to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply agglomeration during customs inspection
• Declare origin accurately as goethite affects quota eligibility in some markets